About Us
Our experienced veterinary team is in close contact with other providers for cases requiring referral for advanced diagnostics and treatments.
We regularly deal with the insurers of all pet insurance policies and provide the option of gap only payments for those policies that are part of the GapOnly network.
For training we refer to the Pawfessionals at Ryde.
Referral to Veterinary Specialists
The Small Animal Specialist Hospital in North Ryde is well equipped for advanced veterinary medicine, imaging and surgery,
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GapOnly Payment Partner
We offer GapOnly payments for pets with insurance policies issued by participating insurers.
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Puppy Pre-School with the Pawfessionals
We refer to David at the Pawfessionals for Puppy Pre-School and Dog Training
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Meet the Vets
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William Jenkinson
Veterinarian
William took over Denistone Veterinary Surgery in 2000 after working for ten years in western Sydney and the Hills district. He has one lovely cat and another frequently unpleasant but occasionally loving cat.
Kim Bowen
Veterinarian
Kim has worked at Denistone Veterinary Surgery since 2008 following an eight year stint working in the Hills district, Gladesville and the UK. She lives locally with her family, back yard destroying English Pointer and three cats.
Amelia McPhie
Veterinarian
Amelia worked in our local area when she first graduated before heading over to the UK. On her return she spent seven years working in the Hills District. We were delighted to welcome Amelia to our practice in July 2022. She lives locally with her family and adorable young Jack Russell Terrier.
Our Nurses
Frances Stewart
Practice Administrator
Frances has kept the place running for more than two decades and has more than thirty years of nursing experience. Frances lives with her daughter and an ever expanding array of rescued and rehomed dogs and cats.
Lesley Jenkinson
Veterinary Nurse
Lesley has worked with us since 2015 and achieved a certificate in veterinary nursing after completing five years' study in human nutrition. She has an adorable rescue cat who appears to have forgotten his humble origins.
Renae Hawken
Veterinary Nurse
Renae has worked with us since 2020 and achieved a certificate in veterinary nursing in 2021. Renae lives with her husband and young son. She has a Staffordshire Bull Terrier, a Silky Terrier and two cats.
Briellen O'Connor
Veterinary Nurse
Briellen started working with us in 2021 and achieved a certificate of veterinary nursing in 2022. In February 2023 she took on the role of head nurse at our surgery. Briellen (Brie) lives with her energetic, possibly too energetic, Japanese Spitz.
Our Nurses
Zana Brodzeli
Veterinary Nurse
After turning a hand to pretty much everything Zana decided to indulge her love of animals by starting work with us in 2021 and achieving a certificate in veterinary nursing in 2022. Zana lives with her partner, daughter and a much loved Standard Schnauzer.
Javiera Caroca
Veterinary Nurse
Javiera (Javi) joined us in April 2023 bringing with her six years of vet nursing experience and achieved a certificate in veterinary nursing in 2018.
She enjoys fostering kittens from Mini Kitty Commune. Javi lives with her family, two Cocker Spaniels and a permanent 'failed' foster cat.
Our experienced vets are passionate about the health of our companion animals. Get in touch today to book your pet's first appointment.